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May 23, 2018
Cyber and physical threats pose an ever-increasing threat to our businesses and communities. APPA is committed to helping the public power community improve their cybersecurity posture. As a part of this effort, in 2016 APPA entered into a three-year cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of
July 25, 2018
Association Publications The American Public Power Association has a suite of resources to help in hardening a utility's physical security. Physical Security Essentials: A Public Power Primer Physical Security Essentials: A Public Power Primer, updated in 2024, addresses physical security protective
February 27, 2019
As public power utilities work to protect key operational technology (OT) components that enable the safe delivery of electric power, they face hurdles in finding and evaluating cybersecurity solutions, safely sharing sensor data for independent analysis, and developing right-sized mitigation
March 23, 2021
A secure electric grid requires vigilance to keep utility assets — whether physical infrastructure, operational technology, or information technology — protected from threats that could undermine the safety, reliability, or affordability of electricity in communities across the U.S. That’s why
July 14, 2023
Association Resources Cybersecurity Training APPA offers three different cybersecurity courses through the APPA Academy, including courses focused on cybersecurity fundamentals for public power utilities, cybersecurity training for management and boards, and intermediate-level training for IT/OT
July 24, 2017
The Public Power Cybersecurity Roadmap is a strategic plan designed to help public power utilities develop a stronger, sustainable state of security that is continually monitored and improved upon. Developed...
June 10, 2019
This playbook provides public power utilities with step-by-step guidance and critical considerations in preparing for a cyber incident and developing a response plan that enables staff to take swift, effective...
August 7, 2019
Sharing threat information among public power utilities is critical to preventing cyber attacks. To facilitate this communication, public power utilities need to establish information sharing agreements to confidentially share security...
March 6, 2018
This series of videos describes key cybersecurity concepts for public power utilities. Utilities are welcome to share these videos with staff, third party service providers, and customers to help build...
August 27, 2018